GRAND | Grand
Parts of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Verb
Definitions:
- (Adjective) Magnificent and impressive in appearance, size, or style.
- (Adjective) Used to denote a very large or impressive example of a particular thing.
- (Adjective) Used to denote a noble, dignified, or admirable person or quality.
- (Noun) A thousand dollars.
- (Verb) To enhance or improve greatly; to make grander.
Pronunciations:
Origin and Usage: The word "grand" originated from the Old French word "grant" which means "great." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe something that is magnificent, impressive, or large in size or style. It is also used to denote a noble or admirable person or quality. In slang, it is used to refer to a thousand dollars.
Synonyms: Splendid, impressive, magnificent, majestic, stately, dignified, noble, admirable, great, wonderful, superb
Related Words: Brand, grade, grand, stand, strand
Example Sentences:
- The grand palace was a sight to behold.
- He drove a grand car that turned heads wherever he went.
- The grand old man of the village was highly respected by all.
- She inherited a grand sum of money from her late uncle.
- He grandly announced his plans to renovate the entire house.
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GROUT | Grout
Parts of Speech: noun, verb
Definition:
- As a noun, grout refers to a mixture of cement, water, and sand or other fine aggregate, used to fill gaps, especially between tiles.
- As a verb, grout means to fill in gaps or spaces with grout.
Pronunciations:
Origin and Usage:
- The word grout comes from the Old English word grūt, meaning coarse meal or grain.
- The usage of grout as a noun and verb dates back to the 14th century.
Synonyms:
- As a noun: mortar, filler, sealant
- As a verb: fill, seal, pack
Related Words:
- Groan
- Groat
- Grown
- Gouts
- Grunt
Example Sentences:
- She used grout to fill the gaps between the bathroom tiles.
- He grouted the shower tiles to make them water-resistant.
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GRIFT | Heres the requested information on "grift":
Parts of Speech
Noun, verb
Definitions
- (noun) a fraudulent scheme or swindle; a confidence game
- (verb) to obtain money or property through fraudulent or dishonest means
Pronunciations
Origin and Usage
The word "grift" originated in the United States in the early 20th century, likely as a slang term for "graft," which referred to political corruption. Over time, "grift" came to be associated with confidence games and other types of fraud. Today, it is commonly used to describe any scheme or swindle that involves deception or dishonesty.
Synonyms
- scam
- fraud
- swindle
- con
- deception
Related Words
- craft
- drift
- gifts
- shift
- swift
Example Sentences
- He lost all his savings in a grift orchestrated by a group of fraudsters.
- She grifted thousands of dollars from unsuspecting investors before being caught by the authorities.
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GREAT |
Great
Parts of Speech:
Adjective, adverb, noun
Definitions:
- Adjective: of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.
- Adverb: extremely well.
- Noun: a great person or thing, especially a leader.
Pronunciations:
Origin and Usage:
The word great is derived from the Old English word "grēat," which meant "big" or "large." The word has been used in English since the 12th century to describe something that is above average in size, amount, or intensity. Today, it is commonly used to describe something that is exceptional or outstanding.
Synonyms:
- Adjective: excellent, wonderful, fantastic, superb, outstanding, remarkable.
- Adverb: extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, very, really.
- Noun: leader, champion, hero, master.
Related Words:
- Grate
- Greet
- Grant
- Giant
- Graze
Example Sentences:
- The great pyramids of Egypt are one of the wonders of the world.
- He did a great job on the project and received a promotion.
- The greats of the music industry include Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Michael Jackson.
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GRUNT | Heres the requested information on "grunt":
Grunt
1. Parts of Speech
Grunt is primarily used as a verb, but can also be used as a noun.
2. Definitions
As a verb:
- To make a low, guttural sound, typically in anger or disapproval.
- To work hard, often with little reward or recognition.
- To communicate in a minimal or unenthusiastic way.
As a noun:
- A low, guttural sound made by a person or animal.
- A low-ranking or unskilled worker.
3. Pronunciations
4. Origin and Usage
The word "grunt" has Germanic origins and has been in use since the 16th century. Its usage as a verb to describe the sound made by pigs, soldiers, or people in general dates back to the 17th century. The noun form of "grunt" to describe a low-ranking worker emerged in the 20th century.
5. Synonyms
- As a verb: groan, moan, mutter, mumble, complain, grumble
- As a noun: growl, snarl, murmur, complaint
6. Related Words
- Brunt
- Burnt
- Front
- Haunt
- Trunk
7. Example Sentences
- She heard a grunt from the next room and knew her husband was angry.
- The soldiers were forced to grunt through the mud and rain during their training.
- The manager would only grunt in response to his employees questions.
- The pig made a loud grunt as it ate its food.
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